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Position:      Special Education Paraeducator (Resource 3)              

Qualifications:

•   Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
•   Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
•   Ability to work effectively with staff and students
•   2 years of college credits OR ability to pass basic compentency exam facilitated by FPS

Salary:     $16.91 - $18.45 starting, per hour depending on experience

                If bilingual in English/Spanish, $18.45 - $20.21 starting, per hour, depending on experience

Employment:     7.5 hours per day, school year, student days. No nights, no weekends, no holidays! Position offers paid leave, paid single dental insurance, position is eligible for partially paid health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flex spending accounts, and more.

Position Available:    As soon as possible

Reports To:     Building Administrator

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants should apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:    Open Until Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference EOE

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support

JOB TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator (Resource 3)

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post Secondary training is desired

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers License
• First Aid/CPR certificate desired

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills

REPORTS TO: Teacher(s), Building Administrator, and Director of Support Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

• Perform classroom support duties under the supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and therapists including, but not limited to, feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other personal care needs when applicable. Assist with physical and occupational therapy for students under the supervision and/or direction of Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist. Abides by the guidelines established for Paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District.

Frequent:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher and/or therapist.
• Assists the supervising teacher/therapist in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assists students in performing activities initiated by the  supervising teacher.
• Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
• Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, therapist, and/or administrative staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Both

Climatic Environment:   Primary work environment is heated/non-air-conditioned classroom/building, and at times, work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned)

Hazards:  Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.